Talking Points
Band history and foundation of Strawberry Alarm Clock
How they arrived at the name.
Oingo Boingo connection
Venice Beach
Writers of Incense and Peppermints getting “jacked”
Bad practices in the music businesses by music biz types.
More personnel swaps and other Alarm Clock stories
Similarity to the Doors. Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger.
Comparisons with other bands.
Other songs - Curse of the Witches and World on Fire
The Unjust Drug Bust
Ontario Motor Speedway gig with Ben Balloon
Other names that came up: Frankie Avalon,Connie Stevens, John Walmsley, Richard Marx and Madonna.
Remaking Incense and Peppermints, Licensing woes
Roger Ebert, Valley of the Dolls
The Seeds Tribute to Sky Saxon
Playing unplugged
Links to Strawberry Alarm Clock Website, Videos and Other Resources
Full Transcripts (Scroll down some)
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